| 1986–87 Chicago Bulls season | |
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| Head coach | Doug Collins |
| Arena | Chicago Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 40–42 (.488) |
| Place | Division: 5th (Central) Conference: 8th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | East First Round (Eliminated 0-3) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | Sportsvision, WFLD |
| Radio | WMAQ |
| Chicago Bulls seasons | |
| < 1985–86 | 1987–88 > |
The 1986–87 Chicago Bulls season was the 21st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Note: This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players drafted by the franchise that played at least one NBA game.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School/Club Team |
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| 1 | 9 | Brad Sellers | F/C | United States | Ohio State |
| 2 | 28 | Larry Krystkowiak | F | United States | Montana |
| 3 | 52 | Ricky Wilson | G | United States | George Mason |
| 4 | 74 | Scott Meents | F | United States | Illinois |
| 6 | 120 | Pete Myers | G | United States | Arkansas--Little Rock |
17 Mike Brown C-F 11 Fred Cofield G 22 Steve Colter G 40 Dave Corzine C 25 Earl Cureton F-C 30 Darren Daye F-G 23 Michael Jordan G-F 10 Pete Myers G-F 34 Charles Oakley F-C 5 John Paxson G 50 Ben Poquette F-C 6 Brad Sellers C-F 3 Sedale Threatt G 21 Elston Turner G-F 31 Granville Waiters 12-24 Perry Young
With yet another new head coach, Doug Collins, in for 1986-87, the Bulls improved to 40-42. Chicago qualified for the playoffs for the third straight season but was again eliminated by Boston in the first round.
The team's record was a secondary concern for most fans, who had their eyes riveted on team superstar Jordan. In late November and early December he went on a rampage, scoring 40 or more points in nine consecutive games. On February 26 he poured in 58 points against the New Jersey Nets, including a record 26 of 27 free throws. On March 4 he hit for 61 points against Detroit. Just a month later, on April 16, he matched that performance with 61 against Atlanta. That season Jordan became the first NBA player to reach 3,000 points in a season since Wilt Chamberlain did it in 1962-63.
Jordan led the league in scoring at 37.1 points per game, his career high for a season. He set Bulls single-season records for points (3,041), field goals (1,098), free throws (833), and steals (236). His output was rewarded with the first in a series of All-NBA First Team selections.
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